CNRFC - Hydrology - River Guidance - Graphical RVF

REDWOOD CREEK - ORICK (ORIC1)

Latitude: 41.30º N	Longitude: 124.05º W	Elevation: 5 Feet
Location: Humboldt County in California

Monitor Stage: 26.0 Feet

Flood Stage: 32.0 Feet

Historical Info	Peak Discharge	Stage	Date
Period of Record	50,500 cfs*	Not Available	Dec 22, 1964
Dec 1996 - Jan 1997	40,300 cfs	28.22 feet	Jan 01
1995	18,600 cfs	21.48 feet	Jan 09
Feb 1986	30,700 cfs	19.75 feet*	Feb 17

* Different Datum

Location Photographs
Upstream Photo	Gage House Photo	Downstream Photo

Regional Location Map		Gage Station Location Map

Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ001)

Rest of Tonight: Partly cloudy. Lows 36 to 46. North wind up to 10 mph.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Highs 56 to 66. North wind around 10 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 38 to 48. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday: Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs 55 to 65. North wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows 40 to 50. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Thanksgiving Day: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Chance of rain. Highs 52 to 62. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night: Rain likely. Lows 37 to 47.

Friday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Highs 51 to 61.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog. Lows 35 to 45.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Highs 51 to 61.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 45.

Sunday through Monday: Partly cloudy. Highs 52 to 62. Lows 35 to 45.

Impacts - E19 Information
35.0 Feet	The river is within 2 feet of top of levee. Flooding of roads in the Orick area is possible. Persons living or working in areas protected by the levee should be prepared to take appropriate action and move to higher ground if necessary. High tides and strong onshore winds amplify effects.
36.0 Feet	The river is within 1 foot of top of levee. Flooding of some roads in the Orick area is likely. Persons living or working in areas protected by the levee should be prepared to take appropriate action and move to higher ground if necessary. High tides and strong onshore winds amplify effects.
37.0 Feet	The river level is at the top of the levee protecting the town of Orick and adjacent areas. Many roads in the delta area may be flooded and impassable including US Highway 101. All persons in the area should take appropriate action and move to higher ground if necessary. High tides and strong onshore winds amplify effects.
38.0 Feet	The river level will be overtopping the levee protecting the town of Orick and adjacent areas. The entire delta area from Prairie Creek downstream to the mouth will be inundated. Travel through the area will be severely restricted with numerous road closures, including US Highway 101. All persons in the area should take appropriate action to protect life and property, and move to higher ground as necessary.

Product Disclaimer

This river graphic is not intended to serve as a substitute for official flood watches, warnings, advisories, or statements issued by the NWS Eureka Weather Forecast Office. Observations are preliminary and subject to change. River levels identified as "forecast" should be consistent with those contained in official NWS products. River levels identified as "guidance" have significant uncertainty due to future weather or reservoir regulation and are provided for planning purposes only.